ENVIRONMENT AGENCY FUNDING

That this House notes the effects of climate change with the increased incidence of flooding and coastal erosion; believes that it is very disappointing that the Environment Agency faces a cut of £25 million in this financial year, much of it due to come from reduced spending on flood defence schemes; further notes that the Agency may face further reductions in the next Comprehensive Spending Review if the current expenditure base is maintained; and therefore calls upon the Department for the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs Ministers to review these cuts with an aim to restore budgets to previous levels.